My levothyroxine side effects

[AppleJacs]

I have been on my Levothyroxine for 3 weeks.
The first week, I felt a bit crazy, jittery when I tried to lay down to sleep and so on.
Now I am very tired, I wasn't even tired before I knew I had a thyroid issue and was put on the stuff. I just don't understand why I feel worse taking something rather than feel better than what I thought of as I was feeling just fine before.
And I have a strange lingering after taste in my mouth all day?

[extazzz59]

I have been on synthroid now for about 4 months and feel like I am dying. I thought it was the statin I was taking but I quit taking that and still feel horrible. SEVERE intolerance to heat, skin rash (that the good Dr can't see so didn't treat) and then he tells me to stay on the 25MG and that its all in my mind, just the hand I was dealt, so am thinking of discontinuing the synthroid, whats the worst that can happen? Maybe I can actually fell human again!  Also have nerve pain, wake up several times during the night, have gained weight in my belly that is disgusting and can't exercise because of the pain! I have SO many symptoms it's unreal. Now this last week and a half my left eye has been bothering me. Thought at first it was a sty but eye Dr says nothing there. Now it twitches and feels like it's "pulling" most of the time... I am depressed and can't keep a job anymore cause I can't wear shoes due to extreme nerve pain in feet! Also seem to be losing a LOT of hair, especially in the front. My hair used to be ultra thick, starting to look like a chemo patient. It's that bad! Any help is appreciated!  I hope I get better!

[SIng24]

Anybody know what is the closest comparison to Levoxyl? (fillers and all)

Considering Tirosint...what would be best, starting on a low dose - half of what was prescribed on Levoxyl (.137mcg Levoxyl) and then gradually increasing?

HELP!

** side note** I am feeling a bit better not taking the .137mcg Levoxyl the last couple of days; were the dosages off the last 6-12 months? I was more tired lately on it I noticed.   ????

[nessa425]

yes i felt exactly the same i went onto pregablin 75mgs per day,they said take 150mgs per day but i found that knocked me out too much,but when my anxiety is very bad i split dose them like 75mgs in afternoon and then another 75mgs in evening and then im just nice and calm,the usual dose is 150mgs,i wanted to come off thyroxine but a little scared coz i did get pneumonia like 5 times a year and be bedridden for 2weeks or more and sometimes i must admitt i did go into a coma like state.where i couldnt move or go to pik my phone up,so thats why i havmt jumped off them,since ive been on thyroxine tho i have put on weight and very anxious and sometimes very snappy and jumpy at people and i hate it,bit all the same pregablin are so good coz they not addictive or psychiatric drug its actually a painkiller and anti spasmodic for epilepsy but stabilizes mood as well try em they r brilliant keep you calm and not neurotic and yoy can still focus and function and alot more so coz youre calm. good luck x

[goolarra]

This is a very old thread, and you'll get much more input on your individual issues if you go to the top of the page and click the orange "Post a Question" button and start your own, new thread.

When you do that, please post any recent labs you have with reference ranges (they vary lab to lab and have to come from your own lab report).  

Also, tell us how much levo you take, and how long have you been taking it, and any other symptoms you might have.

[cuteMargie]

Since I have been on Lethroxine Thyroid medication, I'm starting to lose a lot of my hair.  God forbid.    My TS reading is 4.99 which I believe was the old normal.  Please advise.   I feel that I'm on too much medication.  Your thoughts on the matter

[Puresoul34]

thats funny...I feel the same way, but we can't cherry pick our way until we get answers!